Pitas From the Garden

Ingredients: 1/2 c. cauliflower, chopped 1/2 c. zucchini, finely chopped 1/2 c. cucumber, finely chopped 1/2 c. tomato, finely chopped 1/2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 c. carrots, thinly sliced 1/3 c. lemon juice 1 T. sugar 1 T. vegetable oil 1/4 t. basil 1/8 t. salt 2 6-inch whole-wheat pita bread rounds, cut in […]

Taco/Burrito Filling

Ingredients: 1 c. water 1 c. textured soy protein (TSP) 1 T. vegetable oil 1 t. garlic salt 1 t. onion powder 1 t. oregano, ground 1/2 t. cumin, ground 1 T. ketchup 4 taco shells or tortillas Directions: Boil water in a medium-size saucepan, and add TSP to rehydrate. Mix in oil and seasonings. […]

No-Shortening Biscuits with Baco Chip Gravy

Ingredients: Biscuits 2 c. whole-wheat flour 1 t. Rumford baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/4 c. canola oil 6 to 8 oz. soy milk Gravy 6 T. cornstarch 3 c. soy milk 1 t. salt 1/4 c. imitation bacon bits Directions: Biscuits Stir the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the […]

Hummus Wraps

Ingredients: Hummus: 1 (15½-ounce) can garbanzos ¼ cup sesame tahini 3-4 tablespoons garbanzo liquid (from can of garbanzos) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic, peeled ¼ teaspoon salt Wrap: 4 10-inch, reduced-fat flour tortillas 2 cups alfalfa or clover sprouts ½ cup shredded carrots 4 cups fresh spinach Directions: Drain garbanzos, reserving liquid, and […]

Hummus & Flax Tortilla Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 14-oz. can garbanzo beans 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. flaxseed, whole or coarsely ground 2 t. olive oil 1 t. sesame oil 2 t. lemon juice 1 clove garlic 1/8 t. cumin 4 6-inch flour tortillas 1 c. cucumber, grated 2 roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 c. alfalfa sprouts 1/4 c. soy ranch dressing […]

Scrambled Tofu

Ingredients: 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. red bell pepper chunks 2 green onions, sliced 1/2 c. bean sprouts 1 lb. tofu, crumbled 1/2 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 1/2 t. soy sauce Directions: Sauté bell pepper and onions in heated oil. Add remaining ingredients and brown slightly. Serve hot. Serves: 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per […]

Risotto

Ingredients: 1 16 1/2-oz. can apricot halves in light syrup, sliced 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 t. sugar 1 t. reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 t. ground cumin 4 c. iceberg lettuce, shredded 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped 2 green onions (white and green parts) 2 c. fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained 1 8-oz. can […]

Pasta and Beans on Greens

Ingredients:

1 1/4 c. shell-shaped pasta, dry
1 T. olive oil
2 T. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 t. oregano
6 c. mixed salad greens
1/2 c. canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. pinto beans, drained and rinsed
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1/4 c. sliced black olives
1/2 c. fresh spinach, chopped
1/4 c. soy cheese, fresh and grated

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Cincinnati "Chili Mac"

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 small fresh hot chile, minced, or one 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 16-ounce cans red or pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1-2 teaspoons good-quality chili […]

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 12.3-oz. pkg. Mori-Nu tofu
1 med. onion
1 t. seasoned salt (optional)
1/4 t. garlic powder
1 T. Bragg Liquid Aminos or lite soy sauce
1 c. pecan meal
1 1/2 c. whole-wheat crackers or bread crumbs
garnish parsley (fresh)

Sweet & Sour Sauce

1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
1 c. apricot 100 percent fruit jam
1/2 t. seasoned salt
1/4 t. cumin
dash salt
1 lemon (juice from)
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